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Maple
01
a tall tree, growing in northern countries, with leaves that have five points that turn gold or red in the fall
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
maples
Examples
The maple tree in our backyard turns a brilliant shade of red every autumn, creating a picturesque view.
02
the hard, close-grained wood obtained from maple trees, especially sugar maple, used in furniture, flooring, and other woodwork
Examples
The dining table was crafted from maple.
Lexical Tree
maplelike
maple
